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The first line of defense against predators is identifying what predators live in your area and understanding their behaviour. State
Departments of Natural Resources can provide the needed information. The West Virginia DNR and the WV Agriculture Division
department website is www.wvdnr.gov/. Once the types of predators are known, a defensive strategy can then be established. We
recommend that readers refer to our Fencing section for great ideas to barricade your alpacas from predators. Also in this section, are
information areas describing livestock guardian dogs, types of predators with descriptions, predator deturants, and more.
Departments of Natural Resources can provide the needed information. The West Virginia DNR and the WV Agriculture Division
department website is www.wvdnr.gov/. Once the types of predators are known, a defensive strategy can then be established. We
recommend that readers refer to our Fencing section for great ideas to barricade your alpacas from predators. Also in this section, are
information areas describing livestock guardian dogs, types of predators with descriptions, predator deturants, and more.
Alpacas produce a medley of various sounds, the predominant one
being a mild hum. Alpacas hum for a myriad of reasons. From the
time of birth to at least six months, the mother and crias hum to
each other constantly. During distress or separation from the
others, the alpaca hum will sound mournfully. The Alpacas hum
when they are bored, cautious, content, curious, distressed or
stressed, fearful or worried.
The most alarming and unusual sound an alpaca makes is the
alarm call. The alarm call can varies considerably from animal to
animal but is often a rough, shrill, almost chirping, sound. You'll
most likely hear the alarm call when a predator or stray dog comes
into the area. The alarm call has also been sounded when the
alpaca feels fear of the unknown or when a livestock guardian
barks into the night.
The video to the left gives a good example of an alpacas alarm call.
Thanks to klar44 of Alpaca Farm for posting this video to YouTube.
being a mild hum. Alpacas hum for a myriad of reasons. From the
time of birth to at least six months, the mother and crias hum to
each other constantly. During distress or separation from the
others, the alpaca hum will sound mournfully. The Alpacas hum
when they are bored, cautious, content, curious, distressed or
stressed, fearful or worried.
The most alarming and unusual sound an alpaca makes is the
alarm call. The alarm call can varies considerably from animal to
animal but is often a rough, shrill, almost chirping, sound. You'll
most likely hear the alarm call when a predator or stray dog comes
into the area. The alarm call has also been sounded when the
alpaca feels fear of the unknown or when a livestock guardian
barks into the night.
The video to the left gives a good example of an alpacas alarm call.
Thanks to klar44 of Alpaca Farm for posting this video to YouTube.
| Predator Types Coyote Black Bear Mountain Lion (Cougar) |
| Predator Deterrents Livestock Guardian Dogs Guard Llama |
